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Nerve Block Therapy Offers Hope for Migraine Sufferers

                           Calgary neurologist Dr. Serena Orr injecting a patient to help treat migraines.  Researchers in Calgary are spotlighting a promising treatment for people living with severe migraines: occipital nerve blocks . This approach involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic near the occipital nerves at the back of the head, which can interrupt pain signals and provide rapid relief. Neurologist Dr. Serena Orr of the University of Calgary has been at the forefront of this research, recommending updates to the American Headache Society’s guidelines for emergency departments. The new recommendations encourage doctors to consider nerve blocks as a frontline option for patients arriving with debilitating migraine attacks. Patients who have received the treatment report significant improvement. Some describe it as the first time they’ve been able to escape the crushing pain, nausea,...
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Canada’s Inflation Rate Falls to 1.7% in April Amid Energy Price Decline, but Core Inflation Persists

Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.7% in April, marking a notable decline from 2.3% in March. The drop was largely driven by lower energy prices, particularly gasoline, which fell 18.1% year-over-year following the removal of the consumer carbon price. However, core inflation measures—which exclude volatile items like energy—continued to rise, reflecting persistent price pressures in other sectors.

Despite the overall slowdown, food prices remained elevated, with fresh vegetables, beef, and coffee among the items seeing price increases. Additionally, travel tour costs surged 6.7%, contributing to inflationary pressures outside the energy sector.

The latest inflation figures come just weeks before the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate decision on June 4, raising questions about whether policymakers will adjust rates in response to the mixed inflation signals. While lower energy costs have provided relief to consumers, the continued rise in core inflation suggests that underlying price pressures remain a concern.


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